Hypoglycemia: clinical implications and impact on health Hypoglycemia in persons with diabetes has a iatrogenic cause, inducing recurrent symptomatic and sometimes disabling episodes, involving several organs and systems. Iatrogenic hypoglycemia has a heavy impact on a patient’s quality of life and is the main barrier to the implementation of intensive treatment from both the physician’s and the patient’s perspective, precluding the full achievement of the potential benefits of good glycemic control. The challenge for patients and doctors is to achieve a fine balance between near-normal glucose control and minimal risk of hypoglycemia. This goal can be achieved if doctors and patients, with their different clinical needs, are continually educated about making the best use of insulin and/or oral drugs.
Ipoglicemia: Implicazioni cliniche e impatto sulla salute
PORCELLATI, Francesca;BOLLI, Geremia Brunetto;FANELLI, Carmine Giuseppe
2015
Abstract
Hypoglycemia: clinical implications and impact on health Hypoglycemia in persons with diabetes has a iatrogenic cause, inducing recurrent symptomatic and sometimes disabling episodes, involving several organs and systems. Iatrogenic hypoglycemia has a heavy impact on a patient’s quality of life and is the main barrier to the implementation of intensive treatment from both the physician’s and the patient’s perspective, precluding the full achievement of the potential benefits of good glycemic control. The challenge for patients and doctors is to achieve a fine balance between near-normal glucose control and minimal risk of hypoglycemia. This goal can be achieved if doctors and patients, with their different clinical needs, are continually educated about making the best use of insulin and/or oral drugs.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.